arrieros

plural noun

ar·​rie·​ros

-ōz,

-ōs

: Mexican men's fiesta dances that follow two local patterns, one portraying a muleteers' camp and the other including votive flagellation and hymns compare penitente

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish (baile de los) arrieros the muleteers' dance

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